Stigma and epilepsy in onchocerciasis-endemic regions in Africa: a review and recommendations from the onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy working group

Stigma and epilepsy in onchocerciasis-endemic regions in Africa: a review and recommendations from the onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy working group

Abstract Background In onchocerciasis-endemic areas, particularly in those with a sub-optimal onchocerciasis control programme, a high prevalence of epilepsy is observed. Both onchocerciasis and epilepsy are stigmatizing conditions. The first international workshop on onchocerciasis-associated epile...

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Main Authors: Sarah O’Neill, Julia Irani, Joseph Nelson Siewe Fodjo, Denis Nono, Catherine Abbo, Yasuaki Sato, Augustine Mugarura, Housseini Dolo, Maya Ronse, Alfred K. Njamnshi, Robert Colebunders
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Subjects:
Epilepsy
Onchocerciasis
Stigma
Anti-epileptic treatment
Nodding syndrome
Discrimination
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40249-019-0544-6

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